How to hire a director, strategic alliances

How to hire a director, strategic alliances, step by step

Here's a step-by-step director, strategic alliances hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a director, strategic alliances job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new director, strategic alliances
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The director, strategic alliances hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a director, strategic alliances to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a director, strategic alliances that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of directors, strategic alliances.

   Type of Director, Strategic Alliances	Description	Hourly rate
   Director, Strategic Alliances	Advertising, promotions, and marketing managers plan programs to generate interest in products or services. They work with art directors, sales agents, and financial staff members.	$47-94
   Business Development Manager	A business development manager's duties include identifying business opportunities, developing effective models and strategies to improve business performance, searching for potential clients to generate income and attract partnerships. A business development manager must have extensive knowledge of the market trends and adjust strategies as needed to meet the needs of the client... Show more	$32-72
   Consultant/Marketing Director	A consultant/marketing director is responsible for conducting data and statistical analysis of the current market trends to identify opportunities that would strengthen the company's brand image on the market. Consultant/marketing directors evaluate the company's marketing techniques and determine methods to improve promotional campaigns and media presence... Show more	$37-76

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Lead Generation
   • Business Development
   • Project Management
   • Customer Service
   • Marketing Campaigns
   • Account Management
   • Professional Services
   • Cost Savings
   • Strategic Relationships
   • Revenue Growth
   • Strategic Alliances
   • Product Development
   • Cloud
   • Joint Sales

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   Responsibilities:

   • Develop / manage complex co-marketing and IP sharing partnerships.
   • Negotiate and manage GTM strategies for a new joint NEC/HPE product offering and AI life science solution.
   • Manage multimedia, graphics, and client commercial independent software vendor (ISV) partnerships with worldwide responsibility.
   • Manage the new digital department, including B2C & B2B initiatives and develop the label s first website.
   • Delve into the CRM database to create customer profiles to drive loyalty strategies.
   • Serve as the primary business contact for client accounts for SaaS business management applications.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your director, strategic alliances job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A director, strategic alliances salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, directors, strategic alliances' average salary in alabama is 33% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level directors, strategic alliances earn 49% less than senior-level directors, strategic alliances.
   • Certifications. A director, strategic alliances with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a director, strategic alliances's salary.

   Average director, strategic alliances salary

   $139,717yearly

   $67.17 hourly rate

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   Entry-level director, strategic alliances salary

   $99,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average director, strategic alliances salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Washington	$164,872	$79
   2	Arizona	$162,770	$78
   3	Maryland	$156,612	$75
   4	California	$156,242	$75
   5	Ohio	$154,476	$74
   6	New York	$152,449	$73
   7	Illinois	$152,173	$73
   8	Texas	$151,424	$73
   9	Michigan	$149,552	$72
   10	Virginia	$149,479	$72
   11	North Carolina	$147,709	$71
   12	Georgia	$145,644	$70
   13	South Carolina	$143,416	$69
   14	Minnesota	$142,101	$68
   15	Pennsylvania	$138,598	$67
   16	Hawaii	$136,128	$65
   17	Connecticut	$136,015	$65
   18	Massachusetts	$134,255	$65
   19	Oregon	$133,026	$64
   20	District of Columbia	$131,581	$63

   Average director, strategic alliances salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Anaplan	$183,168	$88.06
   2	Apptio	$172,464	$82.92
   3	Instabase	$168,780	$81.14
   4	SADA	$164,125	$78.91
   5	New Relic	$158,226	$76.07	4
   6	Kiteworks	$158,214	$76.06
   7	ServiceNow	$152,864	$73.49	22
   8	Seagen	$147,676	$71.00
   9	SolarWinds	$147,555	$70.94
   10	The Hackett Group	$146,429	$70.40	4
   11	FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies	$145,897	$70.14	1
   12	NetApp	$145,662	$70.03	6
   13	Qualys	$145,561	$69.98
   14	Mendix	$145,129	$69.77
   15	JumpCloud	$144,568	$69.50
   16	Talend	$144,541	$69.49
   17	FireEye	$144,390	$69.42
   18	Robert Half	$143,659	$69.07	46
   19	Klöckner Pentaplast	$143,341	$68.91
   20	Fujifilm Holdings America Corporation	$143,334	$68.91	1

4. Writing a director, strategic alliances job description

   A job description for a director, strategic alliances role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a director, strategic alliances job description:

   Director, strategic alliances job description example

   6K Inc. is a high-tech start-up focused on the sustainable production of advanced materials. The UniMelt® is our groundbreaking microwave plasma technology platform driving our two divisions : 6K Energy and 6K Additive .

   Our energy division focuses on the production of sustainable and domestically produced battery materials used in electric vehicles and grid storage while our additive division specializes in sustainably sourced, AM metal powder production and reclamation . Our technology is transforming engineered materials into revolutionary products that advance industries across additive manufacturing, renewable energy, aerospace, consumer electronics, and more.

   We are actively seeking team members who would bring a strong work ethic and personal integrity to our fast-paced dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to challenge the boundaries of traditional manufacturing.

   Summary

   We are seeking an experienced Director- Strategic Analysis w ho will make an immediate impact by expanding our portfolio with qualified new market opportunities and closing the corresponding deals from M & A transactions to equity and debt offerings.

   Responsibilities include going beyond researching and analyzing financial statements, developing valuation and other standard financial models. It’s the thrill of the Chase. Identifying what the opportunities are through qualitative and quantitative means, interviewing industry leaders, drafting high-level business plans to gain consensus all while preparing dynamic presentations to support the deal.

   6K is in a run fast mode. As part of a Tiger Team that reports to the CEO, working in concert with the CFO, COO, VP Strategy/BD to support special projects, this is a unique opportunity to join a company where you are meaningfully involved at the beginning, execution, and creation of new market initiatives. 6K is currently comprised of three entities: 6K Inc., 6K Additive, and 6K Energy with the expectation of expanding beyond.

   Key Skills and Experience

   • MBA required, BS in technical discipline ideal
   • Minimum 5 years of Investment Banking experience required
   • Entrepreneurial mindset where the next opportunity could be the one
   • Execution of M & A, equity, and debt financing transactions
   • Experience including developing financial models and valuation analyses on the fly
   • Strong analytical ability with a critical eye towards complex investment opportunities
   • Conduct comprehensive industry research coming to thoughtful conclusions quickly
   • Ability to develop professional-quality materials presentable to a wide range of backgrounds

   6K Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right director, strategic alliances for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

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6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit directors, strategic alliances, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new director, strategic alliances

   Once you have selected a candidate for the director, strategic alliances position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new director, strategic alliances. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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